Please note that, effective this week, our Flushing. NY terminal will only be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays until further notice. The hours remain 5.30am to 2pm.
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Flushing Terminal - Change to winter hours
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Port Jefferson Terminal will be open on Wednesday March 4, 2015
Our Port Jefferson, NY terminal scalehouse will be open on Wednesday March 4, 2015 from 7am to 3.30pm. PLEASE NOTE THIS WAS ORIGINALLY POSTED AS TUESDAY BUT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO WEDNESDAY.
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Weather Disruptions - Thursday March 5
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Today, Thursday March 5, due to the snowstorm moving through our region, Oxford Quarry scalehouse and Riverdale Asphalt scalehouse will be closed.
In New York our Haverstraw and West Nyack scalehouses have closed early today. Goshen and Clinton Point remain open. UPDATED 3PM.
Our New Jersey corporate offices in Wharton will close at 3.30pm today to allow employees to travel home safely.
Any other weather-related changes to regular operating hours will be posted here later today.
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Tilcon Intern Project Wins 2014 Oldcastle Materials Group Innovation Award
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The Oldcastle Materials Group Innovation Awards are designed to recognize innovation across the group in the fields of safety, customer service, process, product, service and people. Awards are presented in January each year, for innovations during the previous year.
Tilcon New York Inc won and Innovation Award in the People category for 2014 with a video - 'Recruiting Through the Eyes of an Intern'.
Like many construction industry employers, Tilcon New York is facing the potential loss of talented and experienced employees as a result of well-deserved retirements. Attracting and retaining motivated interns is crucial to filling the void left by retirees. At career fairs for engineering students there can often be more companies recruiting than students, so competition is keen. Tilcon's displays typically have photos of quarry highwalls, paved roads, and runways—it is a great display for the sales team, but does not tell a prospective intern about Tilcon's intern program.
Tilcon HR Director Anne Poltorak decided to make a change, and who better to tell the interns' story than the interns themselves. As part of their collaborative team project, interns at Tilcon NY created an engaging video using a GoPro camera (a wearable and mountable camera perfect for capturing extreme action video) documenting their experiences of working at Tilcon during the summer of 2014.
This new recruitment tool will improve recruiting efforts and the business by attracting new talent.
Pictured above is Anne Poltorak, Tilcon New York Inc HR Director receiving her Innovations Award from L to R John Cooney President NY Region, Sean O'Sullivan, President Tilcon NJ and Dan Stover, Regional President, Oldcastle Materials North East Region
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Season Opening Hours and Opening Dates
Despite the ongoing chilly temperatures, Spring has sprung! Our terminals and quarries are beginning to revert to their standard season hours and our asphalt plant opening dates are being set. Here is the season opening information that we have so far. This page will be updated as new information becomes available, or as situations change, in some cases. UPDATED MONDAY APRIL 13.
New York
West Nyack Quarry - switched to season hours today Monday March 30. Hours of operation will be 5am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
Port Jefferson Terminal - opens for the season April 13, 2015. Hours of operation will be 7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
Flushing Terminal - opened for the season March 18. Hours of operation will be 5.30am to 2pm Monday to Friday.
Port Washington Terminal - opened for the season mid-March. Hours of operation will be 7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
Maybrook Asphalt is open for the season - Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm.
Haverstraw Asphalt opened for the season April 2 - Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm.
Goshen Asphalt - tentative opening date April 7, hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm.
New Jersey
Mount Hope Quarry switched to 24 hour operation Monday March 30. The quarry will operate from 5am Monday until 12 noon Saturday.
Tentative asphalt plant opening dates. May be subject to change. Any updates will be posted here.
Riverdale Asphalt Drum– Monday, March 30, hours of operation will be 7am to 3.30pm.
Pompton Lakes Asphalt– Wed, April 1, hours of operation will be 7am to 3.3pm.
Mt Hope Asphalt– Wed, April 1, hours of operation will be 7am to 3.30m.
North Bergen Asphalt– Monday, April 6, hours of operation will be 7am to 3.30pm.
Oxford Asphalt - Monday, April 13, hours of operation will be 7am to 3.30pm.
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Easter Weekend Hours 2015
Our corporate offices in West Nyack, NY and Wharton, NJ will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2015 for Good Friday.
New York
All our Quarries and Terminals will be open on Good Friday, April 3. All Asphalt plants will be closed.
West Nyack Quarry will be open 6am to 2pm.
New Jersey
All our Quarries wil be open on Good Friday, April 3. Kearny Recycle will be closed. Asphalt plants - tbd.
Mt Hope Quarry is now operating 24 hours and will be open until 12 noon on Saturday April 4.
All open NJ Asphalt plants - Riverdale, Pompton Lakes and Mt Hope will be open on Friday April 3.
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Open on Saturday April 25
This Saturday our Mount Hope Quarry scalehouse will be open until 12 noon, Our West Nyack Quarry scalehouse will be open 6am to 2pm and our Port Washington terminal will be open 6am to 2.30pm.
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Mount Hope Thanks Diligent 'Snowmen Crew' for Keeping Staff Safe During the Winter
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Mt. Hope administration employees showed their appreciation to Mt. Hope Operations "Snowmen" Crew by having a Texas Style Barbeque Lunch on April 2.
The crew went above and beyond throughout the winter, which was long and unusually cold, by keeping the administration, visitors and customer parking lots at our Mount Hope administration offices free of ice and snow all winter long.
Thanks to their hard work, there were no slips, trips or falls and our parking areas were kept safe. Great Job Guys and a Big Thank You from all of us at Tilcon!!
Shown in the attached photo are:
Fourth Row (back) - from left to right David Sliker, Bill Morgan, Jim Martin, Jerry Yanavok
Third Row - Joe Hill, John Geswelli, David Bianculli, Steve Sinopolous
Second Row - Albert Difalco, Richie Scott, Jr.
First Row (front) - Edgar Herrera, Marco Foo, Miguel Sosa, David Darwin, Josh Dykstra.
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A Team from NYS DOT Visits Tilcon New York Inc
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A team from New York State's Department of Transportation visited Tilcon New York last week to tour our West Nyack and Haverstraw quarries and learn more about Tilcon operations. The visit was hosted by West Nyack Quarry Manager John Rufer and VP Aggregates and Equipment Brad Carroll who organized a tour of both quarries and fielded questions from the visitors.
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March of Dimes 5K Walk - Stony Point, NY
On Sunday April 26, 2015 a group of Tilcon employees and their families and friends took part in the Annual Orange, Rockland and Sullivan County 'March for Babies' 2015 organized by the March of Dimes. This year's event was held at Lake Welch, Harriman State Park, Stony Point NY.
Tilcon New York has been a sponsor of this event for several years and sponsored the event once again this year.
A total of nine employees from our West Nyack Corporate office and our Haverstraw Training Center - Lauren Abbondanza, Cassandra Lee, James Fischetti, Eric Kechejian, Liese Hohmann, Blake Ippolito, Nathalie Ippolito, Natalie Lopez and Kieran Cronin took part in the walk. They were accompanied by many family and friends, making a total of 29 walkers representing Tilcon New York.
Altogether the group raised funds for a very worthy cause while getting some fresh air and keeping fit. Congratulations to everyone who took part in the worthwhile event.
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Open this Saturday May 2, 2015
The following facilities' scalehouses will be open this Saturday, May 2.
New Jersey
Mount Hope Quarry - until 12 noon.
Pompton Lakes Quarry - 6am until 12 noon.
North Bergen Asphalt - 7am until 12 noon.
Oxford Asphalt - 7am until 12 noon.
New York
Flushing Terminal - 5.30am to 2pm
Port Washington Terminal - 5.30am to 2pm
Clinton Point Quarry - 6am to 2pm (and ongoing throughout the season until further notice)
West Nyack Quarry - 6am to 2pm (and ongoing throughout the season until further notice).
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Tilcon Celebrates Earth Day with local students
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On April 28th 2015, TIlcon celebrated Earth Day Event with students and staff from Catherine A. Dwyer school in Rockaway Township.
The students decorated their own personal rock planters and enjoyed a visit from special guest Rizzo's Reptiles, who brought many of his reptile friends with him. The students got to learn about and hold a python among other fascinating animals.
Hats off to Tilcon New Jersey Scalehouse operator Chrissy Bishop who volunteered to hold the python with the students and to our very own singing star, Mount Hope Plant Manager Arnold Connolly, who composed and performed an original song, Earth Day, specially for the visit.
Arnold also gave an interesting and fun presentation about the quarry, teaching the children about the history of the quarry, the geology of the land and explaining how crushed rock is produced and what kinds of equipment are used on site.
Thanks to all Tilcon employees who took part in the this fun, annual event!
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Memorial Day Weekend 2015
All Tilcon facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Please enjoy the holiday weekend with friends and family and remember to pay your respects to those who have given so much so that we can enjoy the liberties we have today.
On Saturday May 23, the following facilities will be open: West Nyack Quarry Scalehouse - 6am to 2pm. Mount Hope Quarry Scalehouse until 12 noon.
Our Mt. Hope, New Jersey TASC Team and Subcommittee would like to offer some tips for a safe and healthery holiday weekend. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Whether you're traveling or enjoying a backyard barbecue with family and friends:
1. Food Safety
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water after handling raw poultry or meat prior to working with any other foods. To guard against cross-contamination of bacteria, keep uncooked meats away from other foods.Cook foods thoroughly, especially ground beef, poultry, and pork.Refrigerate all perishable food within two hours
2. Fire Safety
When using a grill, be sure to clean it thoroughly to remove any grease or dust. Check for gas leaks. Use the grill outside, not in a garage, porch, or other enclosed space.If you plan to use a fire pit, be sure to put out the fire completely before leaving it unattended.Do not park your vehicle on grass as the hot exhaust can easily ignite dry vegetation.Do not play with fireworks, especially if children are near.
3. Water Safety
Do not swim alone.Wear a life vest while boating.Supervise children at all times in and near the water.
4. Sun Safety
Use sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Apply it generously throughout the day, especially after swimming.Protect your scalp and eyes by wearing a hat and sunglasses.Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
5. Travel Safety
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE or travel with anyone who has been drinking.Wear your seatbelt at all times.Make sure your vehicle has been serviced before a long road trip.Familiarize yourself with your surroundings and know where the nearest emergency room is in case of an emergency.Watch for Motorcycles.Give yourself plenty of time.
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Tilcon Supplies Stone for New Runway at JFK International Airport
In July 2014, Tutor Perini Corp. was awarded a $267 million contract to reconstruct, extend and widen runway 4R/22L at JFK Airport in New York City. The project includes demolition and excavation of the old runway in preparation for the expanded runway to built of high performance concrete as well as asphalt for taxiways and shoulders.
The new runway will be over 12,000 feet long and an astonishing 200 feet wide and be capable of handling the largest commercial jets, including the huge Airbus A380.
Tilcon New York was chosen to provide aggregates to Tutor Perini direct, which is self performing concrete production, as well as aggregates to our asphalt partner, Rason Asphalt.
The total project includes 250,000 CY of high performance concrete and 335,000 tons of asphalt. These volumes equate to approximately 500,000 tons of aggregates of various sizes from our Haverstraw Quarry.
The project has been proceeding extremely well with zero quality and logistics issues. Hats off to Kris Latham, Haverstraw plant manager, Cindy Lafleur, Director Quality Control, and Niall O'Gara, VP Transportation and their teams for their fine performance.The project is expected to be completed on time by September 2015.
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Coney Island Shoreline Protection from 37th Street to the Norton Point Jetty
H&L Contracting was awarded a $25.2 million contract to protect the shore of Seagate and Coney Island in Brooklyn New York. The shore restoration consists of the construction of 4 new stone T-groins, reinforcement of the Norton Point Dike, and the West 37th St Groin which will reduce the loss of sand while improving the storm risk management at Coney Island. The project is funded by the Sandy relief program, following damage caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Tilcon will provide roughly 100,000 tons of stone varying in sizes of 6 pounds to as large as 9.5 tons shipped to the jobsite on barges provided by Buchanan Marine, LP. The job began in January 2015. Tilcon Clinton Point quarry is the main source for the stone however our West Nyack and Haverstraw quarries have also provide assistance in supplying this job, which has been a team effort.
A groin is a hydraulic structure that is built from the ocean shore and interrupts the water flow, reducing the movement of sand. A T-groin extends from the shore and then creates a T formation out in the water. The types of T-groins being built in Sea Gate are a first time build for the Army Corps of Engineers. The 4 T-groins being constructed are roughly 200 feet wide and run 80-90 feet in length from the shore. In the center of the T-groins are precast concrete core units, triangular in shape they are used to increase the stabilization of the T-groins structure. These precast structures were produced by Oldcastle Precast, Middle Island, NY, another Oldcastle company.
for more information, please click on the link below to watch an Army Corps of Engineers video.
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4th July Weekend Hours
This 4th July weekend our facilities will be open as follows. Our administrative offices will be closed on Friday July 3rd.
For Friday July 3rd, 2015 the following scalehouses will be open:
New York - Open:
Haverstraw – 4:30am – 2pm
West Nyack – 4:30am – 2pm
Flushing – 5:30am – 2pm
New York - Closed:
Clinton Point
Goshen
Port Washington
Port Jefferson
New Jersey- Open:
Mt Hope Quarry until 3pm
Pompton Lakes Quarry- 6am – 3pm
Riverdale Batch Plant
Oxford Asphalt.
All other facilities closed.
All facilities will be closed on Saturday July 4th, 2015.
Wishing you all a very happy and safe 4th July weekend.
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Totowa Asphalt Scalehouse Opening
Our Totowa Asphalt scalehouse will open on Monday July 13, 2015. Scalehouse hours will be Monday to Friday 7am to 3.30pm.
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Brooklyn Terminal Now Open
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Our Brooklyn Terminal is now open. The terminal is located at Pier #9, Red Hook Container Terminal, 70 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and will be open from Monday to Friday 5am to 4pm.
The terminal will initially stock 57/67's, grits, screenings and 3/8's.
Further information can be found on the Brooklyn Terminal page in Locations on this site.
For further inquiries or to request that the terminal open outside of regular operating hours, please speak to your Sales Rep.
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Labor Day Weekend
Please be advised that all of our administrative offices, quarries, asphalt plants and terminals will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015 for the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen at normal times on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.
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